Junior Worlds April 4-8

The 9th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships are set to begin on Wednesday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The biennial championships will draw a total of 749 athletes, including 419 females, and 426 officials from 93 countries.

"I expect the championships will serve as an opportunity for the youth to display their skills to the full and also to exchange friendship among the youth from all parts of the world," said WTF President Chungwon Choue.

The five-day event will feature 10 weight divisions each for men and women. The U.S. is represented by a full 20-member squad.